Tag Archives: black bear

Pug Marks in the Snow and Mind

Posted on March 19, 2018 by

Winter still grips the Allegheny Mountains. Rain alternates with snow as the days creep toward the official opening of spring. Snowshoe Mountain has accumulated 159” of snow this winter, which is far below the record although we are not yet … Continue reading →

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Black Bear like a Hairy Bell-ringer

Posted on August 21, 2015 by

Yesterday was a beautiful experience, but this morning was a revelation. Shortly after 7:30 am I took my breakfast outside on the front deck, but had to duck down when I saw Sooty already looking for his (hers). He didn’t … Continue reading →

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Bearly in Spitting Distance

Posted on August 20, 2015 by

I had to post this news while it is still fresh in my mind. Around noon today, I decided to take a break from writing and have lunch on the deck of our Allegheny Mountain home. I hoped to see … Continue reading →

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